EMDR Therapy · New York
EMDR Therapy in NYC
Gentle, trauma-informed EMDR in Midtown Manhattan and online across New York, to help you move through what has kept you stuck.
The basics
What Is EMDR Therapy?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a research-backed therapy that helps your mind and body release the charge around painful memories, so they stop pulling you back into the past. You will not have to relive everything in detail, and we always move at your own pace.
What it helps with
What EMDR Therapy Helps With: Trauma, PTSD & Anxiety
- Trauma and PTSD, both single events and the kind that builds up over time
- Anxiety and overwhelm that will not settle
- Painful patterns in relationships and dating
- The weight of identity, belonging, and family history
- Feeling stuck even when, on paper, things are fine
The experience
What EMDR Therapy Looks Like With Me
Our work is warm, collaborative, and paced so it feels safe. We begin by building steadiness and inner resources before any reprocessing, and your identity and culture stay in the room the whole way through. There is space for humor and relief alongside the harder moments.
Focused options
EMDR Intensives & Supplemental EMDR
EMDR does not have to be one hour a week, indefinitely. There are two focused ways to work together, depending on what you need.
EMDR intensives
Longer or condensed sessions that let us focus deeply on a specific memory or block, so you can move through it in weeks rather than months. A good fit when weekly sessions feel too slow, or you're working toward something time-sensitive.
Supplemental EMDR
Already have a primary therapist you trust? I can provide focused EMDR alongside your existing work, usually over 3 to 12 months, and coordinate with them so the two pieces fit together.
Who it's for
Is EMDR Therapy Right for You?
- Adults in New York carrying trauma, anxiety, or old patterns
- First-timers who feel nervous about starting, that is welcome here
- Anyone wanting EMDR on its own, as an intensive, or alongside another therapist
About Samantha
Meet Samantha, an EMDR Therapist in NYC
I'm Samantha, an Asian American therapist in NYC. I bring a warm, culturally-attuned, and creative approach to trauma work, drawing on EMDR alongside sandplay and DBT. My focus stays on your strengths and your story, never a one-size-fits-all protocol.
I see clients in person in Midtown Manhattan and virtually across New York, and I welcome people of all backgrounds and identities.
Sessions & fees
EMDR Therapy in Midtown Manhattan or Online Across NY
- Office at 286 5th Ave (NoMad), Midtown Manhattan - in-person Mon-Tue
- Virtual sessions the rest of the week, for anyone in New York
- Individual $225 · Free 15-min phone consult
- Out-of-network; I provide superbills for possible reimbursement
Questions
EMDR Therapy: Common Questions
What actually happens in an EMDR session?
After we build a foundation of safety, I guide you to briefly bring a difficult memory to mind while you follow a gentle back-and-forth motion, usually your eyes tracking my hand or a light. This helps your brain reprocess the memory so it loses its grip. You stay present and in control the whole time.
Will I have to relive my trauma?
No. EMDR does not ask you to retell every detail. You notice what comes up in short, manageable bursts, and we pause whenever you need to. The goal is relief, not being re-traumatized.
How many sessions will I need?
It varies. A focused issue can shift in a handful of sessions, while layered or complex trauma takes longer. An intensive can also condense the work. We will talk openly about what feels realistic for you.
Can EMDR work if I already have a therapist?
Yes. Many clients keep their primary therapist and see me for supplemental EMDR, often over 3 to 12 months. I am happy to coordinate care.
Does EMDR work over video?
Yes. EMDR adapts well to virtual sessions, and I see clients throughout New York online.
Do you take insurance?
I'm out-of-network, which keeps your care private and fully tailored to you. I provide superbills you can submit for possible reimbursement, and a sliding scale is available for financial hardship.
Reaching Out Is the Hardest Step
The most difficult step in the healing process is often the very first one. Book a free 15-minute consult and let's see if we're a fit.